A THREE vehicle crash blocked both lanes of a Hampshire road at the weekend. 

The incident happened on the A36 between Wellow and Ower yesterday (Sunday, May 23) afternoon.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "At 2.16pm on Sunday, 23 May officers were called to a three vehicle collision on the A36 at Ower.

"The vehicles involved were a blue Toyota Auris, a grey Toyota Auris and a grey BMW X2."

A tweet posted at the time of the incident by Hampshire Roads Policing Unit said: "We are currently dealing with a three vehicle road traffic collision on the A36 between Wellow and Ower.

"Minor injuries, thankfully. However, the road is currently blocked whilst we facilitate recovery. Please avoid the area."

The road was reopened by around 4.20pm.